Models 2LA5700XK; 3lA5700XK REGULAR CAPACITY Whirlpool AUTOMATIC WASHER Use & Care Guide , LAUNDRY INFORMATION ,- LOAD SIZE SELECTOR TEMPERATURE SELECTOR y-BCYCLE - ,~ Copy your Model and Serial Numbers If you ever need tc call for servlce, you wll need to give the Model and Serrol Numbers Your automatic washer has these numbers on a plate under the lid near the hinge Copy the numbers In these spaces Keep this book In the Laundry InformatIon Center with your Laundry Guide sales slop and warranty
Before using your Washer Please read sure your washer is properly It WIII help results and longest designed to give this booklet to be installed and used you get the best lrfe your washer was You are personally responsible tor making sure that your washer... Is rnstalled by a qualified installer. Is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight. l Is connected to the right krnd of outlet, electric supply, water supply and dram.
loading Washer your For best washing results and energy savings, sort the laundry carefully. 1. Sort the laundry into loads. l Group the laundry into loads that can be washed and dried together. See the Laundry Guide for information and samples of typical loads. l Try to mix large and small items for best movement in the washer. 2. Measure Detergent; Add to Washer Basket. l See detergent information on page 6 and in Section IV of the Laundry Guide.
Using your Washer Your automatic washer is easy to use. To make it even easier, read the following steps before starting your first load. Start your washer after you put In detergent, the load, and any other laundry aids according to informatlon on page 3 and page 6 1. Set the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR. l Select the water level that matches the size of the load. See page 5 for more Information l To change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR, first move It to RESET.
Water levels load Sizes and The LOAD SIZE SELECTOR lets you control the amount of water that fills the washer. The water level can be set for extra small, medium or full loads. WATER LEVELS Setting EX SMALL MEDIUM LARGE ‘Approximate match size. Gallons/liters 99 37.5 13.5 51.1 169 64.0 fill with load To save water and energy, the water level to the load For the best cleaning results, the load should move freely in the water.
usually based on soft water and washers with normal-size iubs Use Important Detergent Information more detergent... Detergents and soaps clean by loosening soil, and by holding It in the water so it drains away. If not enough detergent is used, soil and lint can settle back on the Items In the load. SOAP works best In soft water (O-4 grains hardness). In harder water, both the wash and rinse water should be softened. Use enough soap to make about 1% to 2 inches (3.8 to 5.
For Rinsing Only For Spinning Only Your washer can be set to rinse only Use the setting for an extra rinse,, or for laundry that only needs a rinse and spin There IS a dot just after the numbers In PERMANENT PRESS, REGULAR HEAVY and KNITS GENTLE If you push in on the Cycle Control Knob, turn the pornter to one of those dots and pull the Control Knob out, the washer WIII fill, agitate, dram and sprn If you want high agitation and spin, use the dot in REGULAR HEAVY If you want low agitatron and spin, use t
Cycle The numbers In each cycle are for the number of minutes you want the washer to agrtate before It drams and ftlls for the rinse. You will want longer agrtatron trmes for heavily soiled loads. You choose the wash and rinse Operation Your washer has five cycles on the Cycle Control Dial. Each cycle IS designed to match the fabric type wifh pre-set agitation and spin speeds.
water temperatures you want wrth the TEMPERATURE SELECTOR. You set the amount of water fills the tub with the LOAD SIZE that SELECTOR. NOTE: You may notice that some of the “SPIN”cvcles have SPRAY RIN- I SES. Cold water IS sprayed on the splnnrng load to help rinse and remove detergent residue.
SOAK CYCLE Thus cycle IS not for washrng, it soaks, agrtotes, spins out the water and stops [no rrnse] Use it for stained, yellowed, grey or heavily soiled laundry with a detergent or pre-soak product Chlorine bleach. if wanted, should be added to the cycle you use after the SOAK Cycle IS over. . SET LOAD SIZE . SET WATER TEMPERATURES . PUSH IN KNOB, TURN TO CYCLE AND TIME l PULL OUT TO START ,R,R,F], PRE-WASH CYCLE Use for heavrly soiled items that may need two washes.
Before adding detergent use lrqurd detergent) )/““1#Ei for washing, dissolve In quart Some stains may need to help prevent settrng a warm water or cold (or PRE-WASH IF WASHER FILLS AND DRAINS WITHOUT RUNNING: l Is a fuse blown or circulf-breaker tripped? l Are the water supply hoses kinked? l Is the Cycle Control Knob set and pulled out7 l Are the water inlet hose filter screens clean7 To check the screens: -Turn off the faucets. - Remove hoses and check the screens.
If you move...To make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation, call your dealer. (Installation cost will, of course, be paid by YOU.1 Helpful hints...You can help your service representative give you faster service if you include the model and serial number of your appliance when requesting service. Also, retain your sales slip and warranty to verify your warranty status. Remember...